www.antena3.ro/economic/pensionarea-anticipata-dev

New pension laws in Romania have tightened conditions for early retirement, requiring at least 35 years of contributions. Individuals can retire up to five years before the standard age, which is now 62 years and seven months for women. Despite the stricter rules and a potential penalty of up to 24% on pensions, around 18,000 requests for early retirement have been submitted, often due to necessity. The new legislation also allows individuals to continue working beyond the standard retirement age, positively impacting their pension amounts.